Nearly fifteen years ago, the term Super-Recognizer (SR) was introduced in the scientific literature as a result of an accidental finding. Since then, there has been a surging interest in the topic — both from within the research community, as well as from international media and (mostly European) law enforcement. Given the hype and hope around SRs, a review of our current understanding of their ability is needed. I review findings and outline future avenues for SR work, which extend beyond advancing our understanding of human cognition. The topic “face recognition” attracts attention from various stakeholders, often with opposing views and interests, including e.g. NGOs, policy makers, media, and industry, who are mostly not involved in fundamental research. Therefore, the science around SRs can serve as an entry point to facilitate societally relevant discussions, e.g. around neurodiversity, and our right to privacy and security. This opportunity comes with the responsibility to adopt the highest standards in terms of scientific rigor and transparency, and ensure that high quality, participatory and inclusive research is disseminated honestly and broadly.